Overview Social Work Assistant, LSW - Hospice Full Time - 1st Shift Sign on
Bonus:
10K Make a difference every day as an Amedisys licensed social worker assistant Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Attractive pay
Hourly Range:
$30.00 - $33.00 What's in it for you Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
- Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage
- , adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. And more.
- Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
- Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.
Responsibilities Provides social work services, under medical supervision. Counsel patients and families concerning the facilitation of the medical plan of care. Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the limits of the patient's disability. Participates in discharge planning, as appropriate. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per agency policy. Keeps abreast of social work trends and knowledge. Participates in in-service programs. Participates in the care center's quality improvement program. Perform other duties as assigned . Qualifications Meets state and federal requirements for this position. Has a bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other fields related to social work and is supervised by a master-prepared social worker. Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Qualifications:
Meets state and federal requirements for this position. Has a bachelor's degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or other fields related to social work and is supervised by a master-prepared social worker. Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
